Awards & Honors

 
We have listed our valedictorians and salutatorians from each graduating class, starting with the Class of 1967.
 
The Loyalty & Service Award is the highest award that Xavier bestows and is given to a senior who, during his career here, has made a most significant personal contribution toward the betterment of his school through his leadership, loyalty and service to others, especially his classmates and fellow students. It is also based on the student's passion and perseverance he displays in all aspects and is voted on by faculty and staff.
 
The Falcon Achievement Award recognizes a senior who, during his athletic career, has represented the very best that athletics stand for at Xavier. Chosen upon the recommendation of the faculty and staff, the recipient is a young man who embodies those qualities of loyalty, commitment, sportsmanship and hard work which characterize our fine scholar-athletes.
 
From 1967-1983 Xavier students were honored by the National Football Foundation-New Haven Chapter (NFF-NHC) as Scholar-Athletes. From 1984-present the Scholar-Athlete list includes those scholar-athletes honored by the NFF-NHC and by the CIAC, the governing body of Connecticut high school sports.
 
The Ryken Award is given annually on the Feat of St. Francis Xavier at each of the 13 Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools (XBSS). It is named after Theodore James Ryken, founder of the Xaverian Brothers, and is awarded to a faculty or staff member who is an exemplary model of Christian education. The recipient is chosen by co-workers.